Class Year: Sympathy to

David Roossien

David Paul Roossien of Holland, MI, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born in Holland, MI on April 28, 1940, to Richard and Minnie (Otting) Roossien. David was the oldest baptized member of Pillar Church, Holland, MI. David was a graduate of Davenport College. He retired after… Continue Reading →

Carol Schaap

Carol Craig Schaap, a radiant beacon of love, laughter, and generosity, passed away peacefully August 4, 2023 at her home in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire and uplift all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on October 7, 1937, in Detroit, Carol’s journey was one… Continue Reading →

John (Jack) Stewart

Rev. John William Stewart, Jr. died at home on October 7, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Maureen and three sons: Calvin Stewart (Susan) of Silverthorne, CO and grandchildren: Olivia (Brock) Shoemaker and great-grandson Willem; Merrick (Kristi) and great-grandson Jackson Stewart, and Elissa Stewart (Todd Carpenter and son Carson); son Todd Stewart (Rebecca) of Wilmette,… Continue Reading →

Merrie Bannink

Merrie Bannink, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Merrie was married to Jack Bannink for 57 years and together they had four children who were her biggest passion. She had a master’s in counseling, taught at Holland Christian, and worked for Hope College for 22 years. She was a longtime volunteer at the Holland Free… Continue Reading →

Leo Martonosi

Leo Martonosi, at the age of 80, peacefully crossed the end zone for his final score to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. His Superbowl playoff run began with his parents Leo Sr. and Helen Martonosi in Gladwin, Michigan on July 18, 1943. Leo was a… Continue Reading →

Peter Schakel

Peter Schakel was born on August 1, 1941, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Clara and Tunis Schakel. After the family moved to a house outside Pella, Iowa, he attended sixth, seventh, and eighth grade at the Amsterdam school, a one-room schoolhouse down the road. He graduated from Pella Christian High School, and then became the first in his family… Continue Reading →

Sander de Haan

de Haan, Sander “Sandy” age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He died at home peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family in Byron Center, MI. Born in 1945 in Vinkeveen, Netherlands to Cornelius and Nelly de Haan, he… Continue Reading →

James Herrick

Dr. James Herrick, who retired from the communication faculty in 2020 after teaching at Hope for 36 years, died on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was 69. Herrick, whose areas of expertise included history and theory of rhetoric, argumentation, new spiritual movements and the rhetoric of technology, joined the Hope faculty in 1984. He chaired… Continue Reading →

Roger Veldhof

Roger L Veldhof, age 82, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born in Holland, MI on August 18, 1941. Roger attended Holland Public Schools. He was married to Carol Mouw on August 1, 1970. Roger retired from work as a custodian for Hope College and more recently did delivery… Continue Reading →

Patricia Dalman

Patricia Dalman Sept. 17, 2024, Holland, Michigan Patricia Dalman worked at the Hope College DeWitt Tennis Center from 1997 to 2024. Patricia (Murphy) Dalman, born March 2, 1953, of Holland, Michigan passed away after a two year journey with ovarian cancer on September 17, 2024. Patty was energetic, enthusiastic and generous who made everyone feel… Continue Reading →

Julie Sooy

Julie Sooy Aug. 30, 2024, Zeeland, Michigan Julie Sooy was a music professor at Hope College, where she taught flute performance, music theory and world music from 1999 to 2019. Julie Ann Walters Sooy, 56, of Zeeland, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Julie was born December 22, 1967,… Continue Reading →

Allen Brady

Allen Brady Nov. 6, 2024, Holland, Michigan Allen Brady retired in 2000 as a professor of biology after having served on the faculty since 1964. Allen Roy Brady, 91, died quietly of natural causes on November 7, 2024 in Holland, Michigan. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 7, 1933, he was the youngest of three… Continue Reading →